Area Obituaries

Ouida “Deanie” Maxwell A service celebrating the life and legacy of Mrs. Ouida “Deanie” Maxwell was held Monday, January 23, 2023, at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Jennings serving as eulogist. Interment followed at Peace and Goodwill Church Cemetery in Kellyton. Mrs. Oudia “Deanie” Maxwell was born May 14, 1955, in Tallapoosa County…

Alan Dale Barker   On Friday afternoon, January 13, 2023, Mr. Alan Dale Barker, 70, of Alexander City, finished his course here on this earth, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. He truly fought the good fight of faith. Funeral service was Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Alexander City True Holiness Church.…

Joel Powell Giddens   Funeral service for Mr. Joel Powell Giddens, 61, of Wetumpka, was Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Giddens passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Chapman Healthcare Center. He was born on February 18, 1961, in Alexander City to Lewis Lamar Giddens and Myril…

Audrey Catherine McCook   Funeral service for Mrs. Audrey Catherine McCook, 89, of Goodwater, was Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Mitchell and Mr. Donald McCook officiated. Burial followed in the Mt. Olive First Baptist Cemetery in Coosa County. Mrs. Audrey passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022,…

Jane Wyatt Bice   Celebration of Life for Jane Bice, “Granny Jane,” 65, will be Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Weogufka Family Worship Center with Pastor Russell Gooden and Pastor Tommy Thornton officiating. Family will receive visitors from 11 a.m., and service will begin at 12 p.m. She died December 12, 2022, at her residence.…

Hiram Smith “Pete” Phillips Jr. Funeral service for Mr. Hiram Smith “Pete” Phillips Jr., 99, of Rockford, was Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Rockford Methodist Church.  Rev. John Mann and Rev. Tim Barnes officiated. Burial followed in the Rockford City Cemetery. Mr. Phillips passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at his residence.  He…

John Robert Mixon   Memorial service for Mr. John Robert Mixon, 57, of Alexander City, was Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Jeff Whitfield, Jessica Boyd and Joel Flournoy officiated. John passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born on August 6, 1965, in Dadeville…

Marshall Wayne Hatchett   Funeral service for Marshall Wayne Hatchett, 76, of Sylacauga, will be Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Weogufka Family Worship Center with Pastor Tommy Thornton and Associate Pastor Phillip Alverson officiating. Burial will be in Weogufka Family Worship Center Cemetery in Weogufka. Mr. Hatchett died Monday, November 21, 2022,…

Mary Ruth Judkins Gates   A Celebration of Life for Mary Ruth Judkins Gates was held Saturday, October 22, 2022, at New Elam Baptist Church in Kellyton with Rev. Eddie Jennings serving as eulogist. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gates was born on June 3, 1934, in Coosa County to Mrs. Jewell Judkins…

Steven Rhett Woodruff   Funeral service for Mr. Steven Rhett Woodruff, 17, of Alexander City, was Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Josh Sammons and Rev. Roger Green officiated. Burial followed in the Hackneyville Cemetery. Mr. Woodruff passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his residence. He was…